Deciding on whether to buy a product like EDIMAX Gemini RE11 WiFi Roaming Starter Kit or perhaps BT 11ac WiFi Range Extender? You’re in the right place as we’ll take you through all of the specs, features and look at the quality, pricing and reviews of both to help you make the decision on which one to go for.

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EDIMAX Gemini RE11 WiFi Roaming Starter Kit vs BT 11ac WiFi Range Extender

EDIMAX Gemini RE11 WiFi Roaming Starter Kit specs

EDIMAX Gemini RE11 WiFi Roaming Starter Kit
 BT 11ac WiFi Range Extender specs

BT 11ac WiFi Range Extender
Type: Wall plug range extender set

Type: Wall plug range extender

Rating: AC 1200

Rating: AC 1200

Data transfer speed: Up to 1200 Mbps

Data transfer speed: Up to 867 Mbps

Wireless band: Dual-band (2.4 GHz + 5 Ghz)

Wireless band: Dual-band (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz)

CONNECTIVITY

CONNECTIVITY

Power socket pass through: No

Power socket pass through: No

Wired connections: Per unit: Gigabit Ethernet port x 1

Wired connections: Ethernet port x 1

Antenna: Per unit: 2

Antenna: 4

GENERAL

GENERAL

Encryption: – 64-bit WEP
– 128-bit WEP
– WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK

Colour: White

Colour: White

Box contents: – BT 11ac WiFi Range Extender
– Ethernet cable
– User guide

Box contents: – RE11 WiFi Roaming Starter Kit – Twin Pack
– Ethernet cable x 1
– Quick installation guide
– User manual CD
– Access key card

Dimensions: 120 x 70 x 75 mm (H x W x D)

Dimensions: 91 x 59 x 40 mm (H x W x D)

Weight: 179 g

Weight: 130 g

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 2 years

Price: £113.99

Price: £39.99

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 9.5 / 10

Review Score: 8.9 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy EDIMAX Gemini RE11 WiFi Roaming Starter Kit or BT 11ac WiFi Range Extender, a very important consideration is the price. So we’re going to spend a bit of time looking at the price of both.

To start with, we looked at the price of the 174 products in the same category as EDIMAX Gemini RE11 WiFi Roaming Starter Kit, which is the WiFi range extenders category. Of these 174 products the average price was £76.75, the most expensive was £329.99 and the cheapest was just £0.97. We then looked at the price of the 174 in the same as the BT 11ac WiFi Range Extender, which of course the average was £76.75, top price was £329.99 and cheapest £0.97.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from Edimax and BT, the average was £50.66 for Edimax, £66.39 for BT. The max for each was £113.99/£179.99 and minimum was £14.99/£11.99

Price analysis of EDIMAX Gemini RE11 WiFi Roaming Starter Kit

Price analysis of BT 11ac WiFi Range Extender

  • EDIMAX Gemini RE11 WiFi Roaming Starter Kit
  • Boost your WiFi signal further
  • AC 1200
  • Dual-band (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz)
  • Two Ethernet ports
  • Plugs into a spare plug socket
  • Top features: – Eliminate WiFi dead zones with two range extenders – Smart roaming technology provides a seamless connection – Dual-band connection is perfect for every device Eliminate WiFi dead zones The Edimax Gemini RE11 WiFi Roaming Starter Kit includes two WiFi Extenders so you can upgrade and extend your WiFi without needing to replace your router. Each extender plugs easily into a standard socket and is compatible with any router so you can set everything up in moments. As well as enhancing your WiFi, each Extender also has an Ethernet port so you can connect devices like smart TVs, games consoles or PCs. Smart roaming technology The Gemini RE11 Kit uses the same network name for both extenders, so that as you move around your house your smartphone, tablet or laptop will automatically switch to the closest and best connection. Dual-band connection Each WiFi extender has two bands, so that you can get the best connection for every device. The 2.4 GHz band is slower, but has a longer range – perfect for phones and tablets that travel around the house with you. The second 5 GHz band is much faster, but with shorter range, so that laptops near the extender will enjoy a fast connection for online games or streaming. The RE11 WiFi Roaming Kit features signal strength LED lights, so you can choose the perfect place to plug the extenders in.
  • Product codes: 4717964701398
  • BT 11ac WiFi Range Extender
  • Boost your WiFi signal further
  • AC 1200
  • Dual-band (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz)
  • One Ethernet port
  • Plugs into a spare plug socket
  • Top features:- Reach further, sending your WiFi further into your home- Dual-band connectivity for a reliable internet connection Reach further The BT 11ac WiFi Range Extender picks up your WiFi signal and sends it further into your home – perfect if part of your house suffer poor connectivity.Dual-bandThe 11ac WiFi booster supports dual band WiFi, so you can make the most of your dual band connection throughout your house.You can pick and choose when and which frequency you use. Choose the lower for browsing online and choose the higher one for more demanding tasks such as streaming HD content.For maximum benefit, the 11ac WiFi Range Extender works best with an AC router.
  • Product codes: 5016351617052

What’s better EDIMAX Gemini RE11 WiFi Roaming Starter Kit or BT 11ac WiFi Range Extender?

There are obviously a number of differences between EDIMAX Gemini RE11 WiFi Roaming Starter Kit and BT 11ac WiFi Range Extender, but there are several things that you can use when comparing the two. The first of these, which we’ve already covered, is price. Make sure you spend a bit of time deciding how much you are willing and able to spend on your product to really get a good idea if the £113.99 cost of EDIMAX Gemini RE11 WiFi Roaming Starter Kit is closer to the expectation you had than the £39.99 pricep point of BT 11ac WiFi Range Extender.

Once you’ve nailed down everything there is to know on the price of both, the next step is to really study the reviews. Taking the time to read reviews of both will really help you to decide which is a better product between EDIMAX Gemini RE11 WiFi Roaming Starter Kit and BT 11ac WiFi Range Extender. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that EDIMAX Gemini RE11 WiFi Roaming Starter Kit scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas BT 11ac WiFi Range Extender scores out of 10 from reviews.

It’s also really worthwhile spending the time to look at the key differences between the two products. For that you can use our comparison table about which looks at the main features of both products to give you a clear idea of where one product perhaps benefits over another. When comparing the two it’s a really good idea to have an idea in your mind of the key features that you need from your WiFi range extenders as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



EDIMAX Gemini RE11 WiFi Roaming Starter Kit



Rating:
8.67 out of
10